Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha on Monday handed over 25 garden pumps to farmers in the Whim/Bloomfield area of East Berbice-Corentyne, Region Six, to improve access to irrigation and support increased agricultural production.
The pumps will help farmers better manage their water supply, expand cultivation and boost crop production.
Each pump is valued between $75,000 and $100,000. The distribution represents a direct investment in farmers by helping to ease irrigation challenges and improve their capacity to increase production.
In addition to the pumps, Minister Mustapha disclosed that planting materials and other agricultural inputs will also be made available to farmers in the area.
These initiatives are aimed at reducing production costs, encouraging greater cultivation and helping farmers expand their operations.
Improved access to irrigation equipment and other agricultural inputs is also expected to support higher production, better livelihoods and Guyana’s food security goals.
